Raikkonen punished for car crash in Switzerland

Friday, 12 october 2018, 09:50
, by Matthew Scott

Kimi Raikkonen has been fined for a car crash in his hometown, Switzerland's ATS news agency has reported. The Ferrari star, who lives in the Swiss city of Baar crashed into a parked car in May this year, earning a fine of 800 Swiss Francs (£611).

According to reports, Raikkonen had to take evasive action to avoid an oncoming car and hit a stationary vehicle in the process.

He was ordered to pay a fine of CHF 350 and administrative fees worth CHF450.

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